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Lakefront home! Water view from the house. Less than 3 minutes stroll to beach!

Lakefront home! Water view from the house. Less than 3 minutes stroll to beach!

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Exterior
Beach
Dining
Meeting facility
Meeting facility

Overview of Lakefront home! Water view from the house. Less than 3 minutes stroll to beach!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Popular LocationWashington Park Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationWashington Park Zoo2 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Chip Casino3 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront home! Water view from the house. Less than 3 minutes stroll to beach!

Welcome to Inn the Navy- This property is located in a quiet beach community. Perfect for family vacations or relaxing with friends. Not intended for loud & rowdy girls/guys trips.

Inn the Navy is a 100-year-old beach cottage that has been painstakingly restored to celebrate its past while providing modern upgrades. The name is a nod to the owner’s career in the U.S. Navy. Nautical touches are found throughout the home, including each of the bedrooms named after Carrier Vessels he served aboard.

This home features 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an outdoor shower, firepit and game room. All located on an oversized lot with direct access to a large sandy beach on Lake Michigan. Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable week at the beach.

When you enter the upper level, the water view will beckon you toward the back of the house. If you can resist the draw, the designer kitchen will compete for your attention. The kitchen, featuring a 14' quartz island and will be the center point of your time together. Have fun cooking meals with the GE Cafe series appliances. The dining space features a long table with seating for 10. An additional round table will seat the rest of your group. The open concept floor plan extends to the living room. Enjoy some downtime with the smart TV. The back of the home will likely be your favorite space - affectionately referred to as the Piano Room, as it features an antique baby-grand piano.

Also on this level are 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. The first bedroom holds a queen size bed. The next bedroom includes a twin bunkbed + a pull-out trundle bed. An additional queen bedroom rounds out this level. The bathroom contains a shower /tub & the gorgeous antique trough sink, original to the home.

The final area on the upper level is a quaint space known as the sleeping porch, a whimsical nod to the history of this home. It’s the perfect spot to curl up with a good book.

Continue downstairs and challenge your friends to a game of air hockey. An additional smart TV and large comfy sectional will be perfect for movie night.
This level includes the remaining 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first and second bedrooms feature a queen bed. The final bedroom includes built-in bunks + stairs. The room has a twin over twin + a twin over queen and is ready for the best slumber parties you can imagine.
Both bathrooms on this level feature custom tile showers and pedestal sinks.
Laundry and an extra fridge are also found in the mudroom.

Step outside to the grass covered side-yard and have a fun game of ping-pong. Or set up a the cornhole game with the custom boards. The cafe string lights will set the tone for an enjoyable evening.

Behind the house is an expansive sandy backyard with a wood burning firepit. There are also two full-size picnic tables for casual outdoor dining, found in the covered patio.
The beach is quickly accessed through the sand covered pathway in the back. In no time you’ll be lounging alongside the water and feeling the lake breeze. The sunsets are not to be missed- they will take your breath away!

6 beach chairs, plenty of beach towels, beach cart + some children’s toys are provided for your use.

Parking onsite is available for 5-7 cars.

Please join us aboard Inn the Navy!

Property manager

Djimitri & Jenelle Francois
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
QUIET HOURS (10PM-8AM) Any outdoor music must stop at 10PM. Control voice levels Break house rules, your stay will be terminated by VRBO no refund!
Parking 7 parking spots. Use the 5 diagonal gravel spots off the access drive. An additional 2 cars maximum can park on the sloped concrete drive.
FIREWORKS Fireworks are never allowed in the neighborhood or at Inn the Navy. Violations will terminate your stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 6 min walk
  • Washington Park Beach - 14 min walk
  • Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive
  • Blue Chip Casino - 3 min drive
  • Friendship Botanic Gardens - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Zorn Brew Works Co - 4 min drive
  • The Game - 3 min drive
  • Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • William B's Steakhouse - 3 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
The house was lovely and was exactly as described. I would highly recommend others to stay here. The host was also very responsive while being noninvasive. They were great! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna C., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property!
This was the perfect place for our girls' weekend of 10. I was in charge of booking the accommodations and got tons of compliments from the group on this choice! The bedding was crisp, clean and comfortable, and the house feels more spacious in-person than it looks in the picture. It definitely felt like more than enough space for our group + a few day-trippers who dropped by for a visit. Never felt like we were on top of each other -- and having three full bathrooms was a Godsend. Also was really nice to have towels premises, and you can't beat a short walk to the beach. Hosts were wonderfully sweet, responsive, and accommodating.100% recommend for large groups of adults (girl's weekend, friend-cations, etc.), and would 100% book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay minutes from the lake
Djimitri and Jenelle were incredible hosts and Inn The Navy was everything we hoped for in our stay. The property was well maintained and cared for, came with plenty of activities and the location couldn’t be beat. You can tell they have put a lot of work into the house and truly care about the guest experience. They were easy to reach and very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend Inn The Navy to any group looking for a Lake Michigan getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home great location
Great communication with host. Everything you need is there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
We had a girls cousin weekend at the house and it was absolutely perfect. The host we the best they allowed us to come in early and had so extra touches just for our group. The space was great there was plenty of towels, paper products and everything we needed in the kitchen. I would highly recommend this place and we will be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Djimitri & Jenelle Francois

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Languages:

English, French

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